News & stories

Stay in the know with the latest news, research and stories from the MS community. Find information on things that matter to you, from tips on managing symptoms, through to stories about different drugs and treatment options. Want to share your story with us? We'd love to hear from you.

27 February 2023

MS in the media Rachel Horne, Daf Wyn and Richard Sprenger

Frustrated how multiple sclerosis is typecast in the media? We often hear that TV shows, newspapers and social media do not show the kind of MS most of you experience. So we asked three journalists with MS for their standpoint.

23 February 2023

Do people with MS take too many tablets?

This Canadian research found that 1 in 4 people with MS routinely take 5 or more medicines

23 February 2023

More MS life hacks

Guest blogger Andy goes outdoors with tips for mowing the lawn, dog walking and supermarket shopping.

16 February 2023

Creative writing and podcasting help to battle my MS monsters

Dr Cora Sargeant explores how she and her loved ones take on MS monsters through podcasting, creative writing and psychology.

10 February 2023

10 ways to help your partner if they have MS

Relationships are full of ups and downs – it’s a fact of life. But when your partner has MS, there may be some extra bumps in the road for you both to navigate. Here are a few ways you can support your loved one along the way.

6 February 2023

Riding for a Reason: Kenny and Rick’s Tandem Adventure from London to Paris

Join Kenny and Rick on the iconic London to Paris cycle ride! This special fundraising challenge celebrates 30 years of the MS Trust and honours the memory of their loved ones.

6 February 2023

Tingling, burning and crawling - what are altered sensations in MS?

In this episode, we talk about altered sensations, a bunch of sensory symptoms that can occur in MS, such as burning, tingling, pins and needles, crawling, numbness, prickling. We talk to pain specialist Amanda Howarth and share some life hacks around living with altered sensations.

2 February 2023

Your most common helpline questions

We look at the most common enquiry topics that come to our MS Trust helpline, and explain how we help people affected by multiple sclerosis find answers and support.

31 January 2023

An empowering employer eases the pressure of MS

Marathon runner Matt explains how his employer supported his him through his MS journey

26 January 2023

Rebecca's Great North Run Experience

We spoke with one of our fabulous fundraisers, Rebecca, about her experience running the Great North Run and why she chose to run for the MS Trust.

19 January 2023

What made Daf Wyn call his doctor?

When the S4C presenter found himself slurring live on air, he knew he needed help. We discuss his MS diagnosis, treatment, going back to work, coping with new-dad fatigue, and how language helps make sense of things.

17 January 2023

Could a pair of orthotic shorts help you walk better?

This study aimed to test whether orthotic shorts could improve walking and whether people would be willing to wear them in daily life.